Sorry if I stepped on any toes, was not my plan just expressing my thoughts.
No you didn't step on any toes. :-)
So this is what I propose (actually you already made a mention of
this): Let's make the two menu system default out of the box, which
will be our official menu where every single command will be
guaranteed to exist, and let's allow for an alternate menu system
available through the preferences. I personally won't be spending much
time right now to implement this, I want to focus on a few other areas
first. You are free to take it on if you like John.
Sounds like great news, I hope the rendering speed is one area. I think
an alternate menu will be an easy start and there is enough difficulty
to make it interesting. I just have to learn your MFC system.
I think you will find it a lot easier to use than pure WinCE API calls.
Which reminds me, if you do need a WinCE API call be sure the
documentation says that it supports WinCE 3.0 and up, as I do not want
to break WinCE 3.0 support.
My only concern is that SwordReader grows so complicated that it is
hard to use. If you take a look at Bible Reader by OliveTree you will
find a very nice bible program but at times overly complex w/ 2 fully
customizable menu bars. While I love the flexibility, I can see
someone like my wife getting frustrated with the complexity. Now in
contrast if you look at Palm Bible+ you will see a simple yet elegant
interface. This is the interface I want to try to imitate.
Ah, doesn't the Palm Bible+ have a menu system like I want? Just a
joke. :) I also noticed it has a top menubar and bottom menubar. In
the past I had user complaints when I covered the top with a menubar.
Palm Bible+ does appear 'simple yet elegant' which would be the goal. I
like the idea of two menus since we can hide the complexities from those
who desire a simpler interface and yet still provide for the power users.
I guess I overstated that. I meant I want to imitate the spirit of the
Bible+ interface, simple yet functional.
In Christ,
David Trotz
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